cleveland.com topics: jim-leylandtag:topics.cleveland.com,2015:tag/jim-leyland2015-03-03T18:54:02ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceWhat position is Zach Walters going to play for Cleveland Indians? Hey, Hoynsie!tag:www.cleveland.com,2014:/tribe/index.ssf/3253.137195372014-08-23T10:00:00Z2014-08-23T16:29:48ZRight now Zach Walters is a man without a position, but he certainly looks at home when he swings the bat.Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/phoynes/index.html
Right now Zach Walters is a man without a position, but he certainly looks at home when he swings the bat.
Toledo Mud Hens preferred over Detroit Tigers: Quick hitters from Terry Franconatag:www.cleveland.com,2014:/tribe/index.ssf/3253.129679142014-05-19T22:23:52Z2014-05-19T22:26:05ZGiven his choice, Terry Francona would rather face the Toledo Mud Hens than the red-hot Detroit Tigers. He was kidding, kind of.Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/phoynes/index.html
Given his choice, Terry Francona would rather face the Toledo Mud Hens than the red-hot Detroit Tigers. He was kidding, kind of.
Terry Francona honored to be All-Star coach: Cleveland Indians notebooktag:www.cleveland.com,2014:/tribe/index.ssf/3253.129199792014-05-15T01:30:31Z2014-05-15T04:47:29ZIndians manager Terry Francona looking foward to being one of John Farrell's All-Str coaches.Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/phoynes/index.html
Indians manager Terry Francona looking foward to being one of John Farrell's All-Str coaches.
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland steps down: 8 thoughts on the Tiger skippertag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/tribe/index.ssf//3253.114762022013-10-21T18:56:37Z2013-10-21T20:55:42Z8 thoughts on Jim Leyland, who resigned as the Tigers manager on Monday.Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/phoynes/index.html
8 thoughts on Jim Leyland, who resigned as the Tigers manager on Monday.
Jim Leyland steps down as manager of Detroit Tigerstag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/tribe/index.ssf//3253.114742152013-10-21T14:22:27Z2013-10-21T16:44:43ZLeyland's team lost to the Boston Red Sox over the weekend in the American League Championship Series.Associated Press sports staffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/cleveapsport/index.html
Leyland's team lost to the Boston Red Sox over the weekend in the American League Championship Series.
Francona on Manny Ramirez: "Best right-handed hitter I've ever seen," quirks and all tag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/tribe/index.ssf//3253.110958272013-08-19T22:02:07Z2013-08-20T11:12:15ZTerry Francona managed Manny Ramirez for 4 1/3 years in Boston. They won two World Series together and on Sunday Francona called the former Indian the best right-handed hitter he'd ever seen. As for whether Ramirez, 41, can still play, Francona wasn't sure.
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Terry Francona managed Manny Ramirez for 4 1/3 years in Boston. They won two World Series together and on Sunday Francona called the former Indian the best right-handed hitter he'd ever seen. As for whether Ramirez, 41, can still play, Francona wasn't sure.
The 84th MLB All-Star game was a night to remember for Cleveland Indians 2B Jason Kipnistag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/tribe/index.ssf//3253.109223302013-07-17T18:45:00Z2013-07-17T18:50:17ZJason Kipnis' first All-Star game is one he'll remember for a long time.
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Jason Kipnis' first All-Star game is one he'll remember for a long time.
Jason Kipnis' RBI double helps American League win All-Star Game, 3-0tag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/tribe/index.ssf//3253.109196032013-07-17T03:23:51Z2013-07-17T11:27:00Z American League manager Jim Leyland wanted to give the ball to Mariano Rivera late in Tuesday night's All-Star game, but he needed a lead to do it. Leyland got the lead, Rivera pitched a scoreless eighth inning and the American League won the 84th All-Star game.
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American League manager Jim Leyland wanted to give the ball to Mariano Rivera late in Tuesday night's All-Star game, but he needed a lead to do it. Leyland got the lead, Rivera pitched a scoreless eighth inning and the American League won the 84th All-Star game.
For starters, Max Scherzer vs. Matt Harvey is a great matchup: All-Star Game Insidertag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/tribe/index.ssf//3253.109134732013-07-16T02:26:14Z2013-07-16T02:28:15ZAL manager Jim Leyland says retiring New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will pitch in Tuesday's All-Star Game.Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/phoynes/index.html
AL manager Jim Leyland says retiring New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will pitch in Tuesday's All-Star Game.
All-Star manager Jim Leyland has perfect ending in mind for Tuesday night's gametag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/tribe/index.ssf//3253.109113802013-07-15T19:22:24Z2013-07-16T00:10:48ZSome notes from Monday's All-Star workout day at Citi Field.Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/phoynes/index.html
Some notes from Monday's All-Star workout day at Citi Field.
Terry Francona doesn't like the All-Star Game winner getting World Series home-field advantage: Bill Livingstontag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/livingston/index.ssf//3639.109096082013-07-15T17:00:20Z2013-07-15T18:16:13ZIt comes down to the fact that the conflicting agendas are to win and to get everyone into the game. Bill Livingston, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/blivingst/index.html
It comes down to the fact that the conflicting agendas are to win and to get everyone into the game.
Terry Francona won't be offering All-Star roster advice: Cleveland Indians Chattertag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/tribe/index.ssf//3253.108167192013-06-25T23:36:54Z2013-06-25T23:37:06ZFormer All-Star boss with Boston won't add to Jim Leyland's "impossible job."Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/phoynes/index.html
Former All-Star boss with Boston won't add to Jim Leyland's "impossible job."
Sure, it was a Giant surprise, but San Francisco earned its World Series sweeptag:www.cleveland.com,2012:/tribe/index.ssf//3253.93115422012-10-30T01:46:15Z2012-10-30T01:46:18ZThe Giants are a well-rounded ballclub, but few thought they'd be able to sweep the powerful Tigers in the World Series. But that's just what they did. Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/phoynes/index.html
The Giants are a well-rounded ballclub, but few thought they'd be able to sweep the powerful Tigers in the World Series. But that's just what they did.
Pitching depth sets San Francisco Giants apart: World Series Insidertag:www.cleveland.com,2012:/tribe/index.ssf//3253.93036402012-10-29T00:12:41Z2012-10-29T00:26:36ZSan Francisco has gotten such good postseason pitching that the Giants are using two-time Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum out of the bullpen.Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/phoynes/index.html
San Francisco has gotten such good postseason pitching that the Giants are using two-time Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum out of the bullpen.
Silent bats spoiling Detroit's championship bid: World Series Insidertag:www.cleveland.com,2012:/tribe/index.ssf//3253.92984852012-10-28T01:02:43Z2012-10-28T01:03:45ZIf the Tigers are going to get back into the World Series, they are going to have to get their offense going. Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/phoynes/index.html
If the Tigers are going to get back into the World Series, they are going to have to get their offense going.
Jim Leyland, Joe West argue during Indians game with Detroit Aug. 6, 2012tag:photos.cleveland.com,2012:/plain-dealer//4501.87940752012-08-06T01:43:15Z2012-08-06T01:47:01ZDetroit Tigers' manager Jim Leyland argues with home plate umpire Joe West during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Detroit, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)...Associated Presshttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/cleveap/index.html
Detroit Tigers' manager Jim Leyland argues with home plate umpire Joe West during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Detroit, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)...
Texas Rangers win the American League Championship Series like the 1997 Cleveland Indians did: 4 wins by relief pitcherstag:www.cleveland.com,2011:/ohio-sports-blog/index.ssf//5474.71408942011-10-18T00:30:10Z2011-10-18T00:51:28ZOnly those Indians and these Rangers have had a bullpen get all four wins in a best-of-7 postseason series. Box scores, play-by-plays for the 1997 Indians wins.Mike Peticca, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/mpeticca1/index.html
Only those Indians and these Rangers have had a bullpen get all four wins in a best-of-7 postseason series. Box scores, play-by-plays for the 1997 Indians wins.
Justin Verlander will not pitch if there's a Game 7: ALCS daily briefingtag:www.cleveland.com,2011:/tribe/index.ssf//3253.71321782011-10-15T22:06:03Z2011-10-15T22:30:57ZIt's Game 6 of the ALCS and there are no more secrets left between Texas and Detroit.Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/phoynes/index.html
It's Game 6 of the ALCS and there are no more secrets left between Texas and Detroit.
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland isn't afraid to take the heat: ALCS Insidertag:www.cleveland.com,2011:/tribe/index.ssf//3253.71234252011-10-14T04:18:50Z2011-10-15T23:29:20ZManager Jim Leyland is a man of his word. He said he wasn't going to use his best two relievers, Jose Valverde and Joaquin Benoit, Thursday even though the Tigers were facing elimination in the American League Championship Series. Leyland knew it was a gamble, but he also knew it was the right thing to do.Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/phoynes/index.html
Manager Jim Leyland is a man of his word. He said he wasn't going to use his best two relievers, Jose Valverde and Joaquin Benoit, Thursday even though the Tigers were facing elimination in the American League Championship Series. Leyland knew it was a gamble, but he also knew it was the right thing to do.
Tigers' Jim Leyland frustrated by missed opportunities: ALCS Insidertag:www.cleveland.com,2011:/tribe/index.ssf//3253.71104522011-10-12T00:52:39Z2011-10-12T00:54:44ZJim Leyland feels a failure to score in the first inning has put his ballclub in a dangerous spot entering Tuesday night's Game 3 of the ALCS.Paul Hoynes, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/phoynes/index.html
Jim Leyland feels a failure to score in the first inning has put his ballclub in a dangerous spot entering Tuesday night's Game 3 of the ALCS.